Laptop advise

[seagullsdaz]

My laptop keeps switching itself off and i don't know whoelse to turn too!
I've had to buy 1 of those universal chargers (as previous 1 broke) and everytime the chargers in it seems to overpower itself which leads to it to turn itself off.
The charger settings are right i just don't know what to do Does this happen to anyone else?

 

[mistahclarke]

is the computer getting really hot when it shuts itself down?

 

[clapham_gull]

Sounds like over heating. I'm had a few that have done that over the years.

Worst one was a Dell. Could only be used on a table. Stick it on the floor and it would last about ten minutes.

 

[seagullsdaz]

is the computer getting really hot when it shuts itself down?

Yeh it does get hot, Really hot it can't be right surely?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Make sure the outlets are clear and the fan isn't covered in dust?

 

[8ace]

Daz, there's a kiddie who post on here HotLips69 I think he's called who seems to help people out with there laptops. Mine seems to last no time at all on battery power so I have to plug the fucker into the mains all the time. And it still overheats (especially in this heat) and slows to a crawl after prolonged use.

 

[Everest]

Have you tried switching it off and ...


ohhhh

Sorry, somebody had to.

 

[mistahclarke]

self shut down is a safety feature on laptops when they over heat. you can get cooling stations, or clear the fans out as they are likely clogged with dust and hair.

 

[8ace]

Sounds like over heating. I'm had a few that have done that over the years.

Worst one was a Dell. Could only be used on a table. Stick it on the floor and it would last about ten minutes.

This is good advice, better still if it has feet on sit them on something else like half a wine cork to give some extra clearance.

 

[seagullsdaz]

Daz, there's a kiddie who post on here HotLips69 I think he's called who seems to help people out with there laptops. Mine seems to last no time at all on battery power so I have to plug the fucker into the mains all the time. And it still overheats (especially in this heat) and slows to a crawl after prolonged use.

The same happens to mine always has to be on charge, Then after a while runs really slow!

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Sometimes if you have windows updates on it will automatically reboot and if unattended, can result in unsaved work - Microsoft too smart for their own good sometimes.

If not, per other suggestions, run it on a flat table to see if better air circulation stops the problem.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Or it could be some weird driver/reg issue which would be much more annoying.

 

[seagullsdaz]

This is good advice, better still if it has feet on sit them on something else like half a wine cork to give some extra clearance.

Yep will do this in future, Mainly sits on my bed when im using so obviously not got a lot of room to breath so to speak

 

[seagullsdaz]

Good advice thanks everyone!!!

 

[clapham_gull]

Yep will do this in future, Mainly sits on my bed when im using so obviously not got a lot of room to breath so to speak

Looks like that is the problem.

If you are using like that, stick it on a big book - something that simply acts as a hard base.

Some laptops seem to be better than others. The one I am typing on now is quite happy on a carpet, but I've got another that would last a few minutes on a duvet.

All depends on where the fan is trying to blow out air.

 

[Laptop Ell]

Just spotted this thread......is this problem still happening or has it been resolved?

I can certainly assist you if it's overheating or just needs a general internal "service" which includes a thorough cleaning of the fan(s) and associated heatsinks which are likely to be caked in dust gathered over the life of the laptop.

It's very effective!!

 

[Spicy]

This is good advice, better still if it has feet on sit them on something else like half a wine cork to give some extra clearance.

I put mine on a wooden tray so the air circulates under it and also move it around as it does get hot. I agree with the battery problem as well - I have to plug mine in a lot or the battery suddenly drains itself and the laptop goes dead.